NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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The latest tool to assess the amount of body fatness in a person
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Glycemic index
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Glycemic Load
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RDA
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BMI
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Body mass index (BMI) is a tool that healthcare providers use to estimate the amount of body fat by using your height and weight measurements.
Detailed explanation-2: -BMI can be a screening tool, but it does not diagnose the body fatness or health of an individual. To determine if BMI is a health risk, a healthcare provider performs further assessments. Such assessments include skinfold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, and family history10.
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